Nervous Shakedown
AC/DC · Flick Of The Switch
"You get your hands up and spread your feet"
"Don't you move an inch", I heard him say
"Or you'll be doin' time 'til the judgement day"
And he said "Don't tell me no lies, give me alibise
'Cause if you cross my path, you'll be doin' life"
It's a dirty lie
Chorus:
It's a shakedown
And it's a nervous shakedown
A nervous shakedown
Another nervous shakedown
It's a shakedown
And it's a nervous shakedown
We got a shakedown
Another nervous shakedwon
It's more like a set - up
"Take a dime", said the man , "you can make one call
You get a one - way ticket to the County Hall"
Well, the judge looked high and I looked low
And when he smiled at me it was a one - man -show
He said "Two to five, the jury dicides
Double parole if you survive
It's a dirty life
Chorus:
About Nervous Shakedown
"Nervous Shakedown" is a high-energy track from AC/DC's 1983 album *Flick Of The Switch*, exemplifying the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues-infused riffs. Released during a period when the group was navigating the transition from their iconic 1970s anthems to a more polished, radio-friendly sound, the song features Angus Young's electrifying guitar work and Bon Scott's powerful vocals. While the track shares the driving tempo and rebellious spirit of earlier hits like "Highway To Hell," it reflects the evolving musical landscape of the early 1980s. As a staple of their discography, it remains a defining example of AC/DC's ability to deliver anthemic rock music that resonates across generations, solidifying their status as one of the most influential hard rock acts in history.